Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The highest compact we can make with our fellow is --
'Let there be truth between us two forevermore.' "

by:	Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American�essayist,�lecturer, and�poet
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Categories:	Honesty, Respect, Truth
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Individuals can dislike one another, can have differing experiences and mental perceptions while the highest compact between fellows remains truth. -- Mike, Norwalk
At my age, I have a handful of people I call friends and I'm grateful for them. The rest were eliminated over time because eventually their dishonesty came through. I know who's got my 6. ;-) -- J Carlton, Calgary
Carlton, I'm not quite sure who to attribute this to but a friend of mine says; "I'm grateful for the friends I have and the enemies I've made." (-; I resemble that remark ;-) -- Mike, Norwalk
I honor anyone who endeavors to be truthful, not just with others but especially with themselves. That is a person worthy of respect no matter what conclusions they may have come to. We all have a lot to learn. ;-) -- E Archer, NYC
I've heard that too Mike. I can relate. -- J Carlton, Calgary